Robert Franklin Scates Jr.

Robert Franklin Scates Jr., 62, was born in New Orleans and lived his early years in Memphis, Tenn., where he graduated from East High School. He graduated from Louisiana Tech in Ruston with a bachelor's degree in business administration in 1971. He lived in Baton Rouge until his death. He worked for Capital Union Savings and Loan as vice president of Retail Banking. Robert passed away Saturday, Dec. 24, 2011, at The Carpenter House of St. Joseph Hospice after a courageous fight against cancer. He is survived by his wife of 33 years, Patsy Scates; son, Robert F. Scates III and wife Caitlin, of Ponchatoula; stepsons, Austin Saunders, of Montgomery, Ala., and Lanny Saunders and wife Jodie, of Memphis; stepdaughter, Carrie Saunders, of Dallas; grandsons, Charlie, Boyd, Jayden, Logan and Ethan Saunders, Matthew Hoskins and Ricky Watson; and granddaughters, Caitlyn and Hannah Watson. He was preceded in death by his father, Robert F. Scates Sr.; and mother, Zelma Moreland Scates, who were of Memphis. The family would like to thank Dr. Michael Castine, and his nurse, Elton, for all of the support and care given to Bob the last five years. The family is also grateful for the love and support from St. Albans Chapel and University Laboratory School. A memorial service will be held at 1 p.m. Friday, Dec. 30, at St. Albans Episcopal Chapel, located at the corner of Highland and Dalrymple on the LSU campus. In lieu of flowers, the family requests a contribution in memory of Bob to the University Laboratory School Foundation. Arrangements made by Greenoaks Funeral Home, Baton Rouge.